Chatterbait Reel Recommendations

[Corey T]

14 minutes ago, Zibass said:

Get the tatula elite for the chatterbait.  I have 5 steez sv tw and a morethan. But in love with the tatula elite and bought another.

What stands out to you about the Elite? 

Have you looked into how the Elite compares to the Tatula 2020 SV TW? I’ll put that one on my list to look into. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Zibass]

1 hour ago, Midwest Big Bass said:

What stands out to you about the Elite? 

Have you looked into how the Elite compares to the Tatula 2020 SV TW? I’ll put that one on my list to look into. Thanks for the suggestion!

The Tatula Elite cast pretty far on 1/2 oz and over. It has the size of a steez sv tw.  

[PhishLI]

On 2/12/2020 at 9:32 AM, Midwest Big Bass said:

I’m not committed to Daiwa but am starting to lean that way as I just purchased a Steez CT SV for another application. The familiarity is kind of nice.

Is this your first Daiwa reel? If it is then I suggest you get the feel for it and use it in the specific circumstances you've outlined in this thread before you buy another one. The braking is different than the reels you've listed in your first post. I have plenty of Daiwa reels and a new one on the way right now. I prefer them over my Shimanos, or other friction brake reels, in certain circumstances and vice versa. Specifically, when I can swing freely where there aren't obstructions like tight casting lanes through trees off the bank, or when I'm wading barely outside of tree lines but branches are still an issue. Another situation is when I'm on my yak and need to consider my other rods standing up behind or in front of me. This is probably akin to your casting around power poles scenario. I certainly have and can use my Daiwas in these situations, but I'd rather use centrifugally brakes reels here. The SV and Magforce Z reels are awesome. Just make sure they're a good fit for you where you need to use them. You'll find out what you need to know with the Steez.

[Corey T]

1 hour ago, PhishLI said:

If this your first Daiwa reel? If it is then I suggest you get the feel for it and use it in the specific circumstances you've outlined in this thread before you buy another one. The braking is different than the reels you've listed in your first post. I have plenty of Daiwa reels and a new one on the way right now. I prefer them over my Shimanos, or other friction brake reels, in certain circumstances and vice versa. Specifically, when I can swing freely where there aren't obstructions like tight casting lanes through trees off the bank, or when I'm wading barely outside of tree lines but branches are still an issue. Another situation is when I'm on my yak and need to consider my other rods standing up behind or in front of me. This is probably akin to your casting around power poles scenario. I certainly have and can use my Daiwas in these situations, but I'd rather use centrifugally brakes reels here. The SV and Magforce Z reels are awesome. Just make sure they're a good fit for you where you need to use them. You'll find out what you need to know with the Steez.

These kind of posts are the reason I’m on here. Really good feedback, thank you for taking the time to share.